AC smuggler box blower

[cel]

Is there any way to remove the blower motor for bearing replacement without disconnecting the refrigerant lines. Car is 82 911Sc all stock.

[Tigerrat]

Remove the tar-like stuff and I think you will find the lid is slotted and will come off. Don't drop the clips. Tie a string to them. Ken

[deshetlr]

And put the tar stuff back on. It is important to the system performance.

[cel]

Thanks for your replys, this helps a lot.

[Mitch Leland]

Frankly I don't think you can remove just the lid without braking the "ears" that retain the spring clips. I've tried and broke 2 of the 4 "ears". Even if you are able to remove the springs clips without breaking the bake-o-lite "ears" getting the spring clips back on will be next to impossible. You can use safety wire in lieu of the clips if all else fails.

My local garage charged me $89 for evacuating, storing and recharging my system. I would remove the evaporator and box, purchase a new blower motor from our host which moves a lot more air and is quieter rather than messing with the old motor. If you want to do a big A/C upgrade then change out the evaporator at the same time.

For more information see my PP Tech Article: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_ac_1984/911_ac_1984.htm

Good luck,

[GH85Carrera]

It can be done. I did it back in 1999. Spray the clips with lubricant. Slip on a safety wire and slid sideways with a pair of needle nose vice grips. Be VERY careful with the capillary tube that goes into the evaporator. It goes into a brass tube and it very easy to bend and trash. Be gentle with that tube. It looks like a big white electrical wire.

[tomphot]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It can be done. I did it back in 1999. Spray the clips with lubricant. Slip on a safety wire and slid sideways with a pair of needle nose vice grips. Be VERY careful with the capillary tube that goes into the evaporator. It goes into a brass tube and it very easy to bend and trash. Be gentle with that tube. It looks like a big white electrical wire.

Do you have any pics of where the wire goes - when I opened up my box, the white wire came flying out with the top of the box and I can't tell where to put it back

[deshetlr]

there is a copper tube right next to the black tar. It should go in there a couple of inches. Tape it down so it stays put.

[Mitch Leland]

If you're talking about the capillary tube, it's not a wire it's a hollow tube that can be easily damaged, handle with care... There is a hole in the lid of your evaporator box where this capillary tube is inserted. There should be a brass sleeve that the capillary tube goes into. You will want to insert the tube about 3.5" into the box from the top of the lid.

Were you able to remove the spring clips OK? Will you be able to re-install them? Remember it's critical that the box is air tight when you're through buttoning up the box.

[tomphot]

Originally Posted by Mitch Leland

Were you able to remove the spring clips OK? Will you be able to re-install them? Remember it's critical that the box is air tight when you're through buttoning up the box.

I opened my box up to check on a loud fan.
I saw the areas where the 3 clips should be, instead I found 2 screws, 1 of which was actually attached - the other screw had broken the tab.
So some previous PO broke the clips off and one of the tabs.
The top of the box is being held in place by 1 screw and is anything but airtight.

No wonder the A/C isn't working well.
Looks like I have work to do.

[Mitch Leland]

Maybe it's time to pull the evaporator and find a used box and start fresh... If you can afford it, the new serpentine evaporators will make a big difference as well as the after market evap blower motors. Our host carries both which will really help bring down your A/C temps.

However this whole A/C upgrade business is a slippery slope depending on how much money and how cold you want to go... Here in Texas we don't have much choice.

[tomphot]

Originally Posted by Mitch Leland

Maybe it's time to pull the evaporator and find a used box and start fresh... If you can afford it, the new serpentine evaporators will make a big difference as well as the after market evap blower motors. Our host carries both which will really help bring down your A/C temps.

However this whole A/C upgrade business is a slippery slope depending on how much money and how cold you want to go... Here in Texas we don't have much choice.

Atlanta is probably about the same as Texas as far as the need for A/C
I have already ordered new barrier hoses and the Pro Cooler set up.
Will put on order a new serpentine evaporator.
I think I'm going to seal the evap box like mthomas did so I can use my current one.

Here we go!